Lexington to Chicago (LEX–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lexington to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 308 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LEX and MDW, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
935
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LEX→MDW SDF→MDW CVG→MDW
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 1
Weekly flights 1 21 14
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 53m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.
Facts

LEX–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 308 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LEX to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, CMH, DAY, CLE, TYS, CVG, BNA, MEM, GSO, TUL, IAD, BUF, PDK, LIT, SGF, FTW, OMA, BWI, SAV, DAL, TPA, BTV, MCO, BOS, PIE, IAH, AUS, HOU, PBI, PGD, EYW, MIA, SLC, GRR, ONT, VNY, LGB, ATL, DTW, DCA, ORD, DEN, LGA, PHL, CLT, DFW, SRQ, LAS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and LUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LEX to MDW

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to MDW ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).